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Olivia_M, Jul 2026
Amazing tour
What an amazing day with our knowledgeable and fun tour guide João. It was great to see the main sights and hear about the history and culture along the way. We were also given great tips for restaurants and things to do in the Algarve region. While you can’t go inside the Benagil Cave, it is still great to view it from the top. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Zacharias_K, Jun 2026
Exceptional Tour!
I had an absolutely fantastic experience on this tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Eduardo. He is without a doubt one of the best tour guides I have ever had.
Eduardo is incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting insights throughout the tour, making every stop more meaningful and engaging. What truly set him apart, though, was his patience and genuine enthusiasm—he never rushed anyone and made sure we were all comfortable and enjoying the experience.
One thing I especially appreciated was his willingness to take amazing photos for me. He really went the extra mile to make sure I had beautiful memories captured, which made the experience even more special.
Despite being young, Eduardo is exceptionally professional, passionate, and dedicated to what he does. His energy and positive attitude made the entire tour unforgettable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone—and if you get Eduardo as your guide, you’re truly in the best hands!
Kamli_K, Jun 2026
Faro Tour by Tuk tuk
In the summer heat a private and covered tuk tuk is the best way to tour Faro, with open sides and a shaded by a covered roof.
Mauro our wonderful tour guide is very knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts. We learnt about Faro's history, culture and the beautiful natural UNESCO Rio Formosa reserve, including history of the Phonicians, Romans, Moors, the Kingdom of Leon, the creation of Portugal by its first King Alfonsa Henriques. The beautiful preserved architecture of Faro reflects the different rulers of the past.
We visited a fresh food market of local, seasonal fruits, vegetables and spectacular fresh and clean fish and crustaceans......incredible if you are foodie!
We were introduced to other places of interest to visit during our stay, such as the Algarve Life Science Centre, Faro Cathedral and Joao De Deus Park for peacocks.
We highly recommend this one hour tour with Mauro from Ecotuk.
Priyanka_M, May 2026
10/10 would recommend
Sebastian was a great tour guide, friendly, funny and very considerate of the range of ability in our group.
Had a great time walking and being able to see the caves from above, he answered all our questions, helped us with photos and even suggested how we could come back with transport to do the walk/trail.
The boat tour was quick but had some lovely views and just such an awesome experience.
After we finished with some free time near the beach, the cafe had some great food and wine, food was fresh and staff were very friendly. My aunts went down to the beach (i was hungry) but they enjoyed the beach and still had enough time to get some food after!
Christopher_H, Feb 2026
Gotta love a Landy Rover.
We had Carla as our driver/guide and had a great day, Carla was very professional and knowledgeable.
Great fun going off the beaten track infact the off road part reminded us of driving on the UK roads, plenty of potholes.
Joking aside a great experience.
Frances_D, Feb 2026
Great day trip and perfect for kids!
We had a wonderful time on our tour with Claire. She brought us to some really beautiful sites along the coast. We were able to hike around and explore and we stayed the right amount of time. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wanted to check out the beautiful southern coast. Make sure you bring cash for the snack bar at the end!
Mark_C, Nov 2025
Western Algarve Full Day Bus Tour
This full-day tour is very worthwhile as an opportunity to see parts of the Algarve that would otherwise be missed. Silves was a great place to buy things (e.g. ceramics) as prices are much lower than major centers, and Lagos was charming. Cape St. Vincent was a great viewpoint that we weren't even aware of before the tour. Our guide Jonny was excellent and knowledgeable.
Ellen_P, Oct 2025
Wonderful trip through...
Wonderful trip through the Ria Formosa park and islands. We stopped at two islands, with an opportunity to swim, but the water was too cold already. One is empty, the other one is a village with narrow streets and small houses. Very nice for a walk. On the way back, we caught the beautiful sunset. Our guide and captain was very informative. We enjoyed the tour very much and would recommend it.
MaryBeth_B, Oct 2025
Great day in the Algarve.
This was a wonderful tour that showed us different ways of life on the barrier islands of the Ria Formosa.. Barreta Island (formerly a leprosy colony) has only one restaurant and one fisherman's shack. It is beautiful and feels very remote. It is where the Ria Formosa and the ocean meet, with lots of turbulence and large waves. Ilha de Farol (Lighthouse Island) has a very chill, laid back beach vibe, pretty little cottages. Culatra Island, which is actually the same island, but a small fishing village on the other side of the island, shows you the real workings of the fishing industry and lifestyle.
Our guide, Joac, was very informative, friendly, humorous and made you feel safe with his navigation. The boat was very comfortable. The only unfortunate part was unfortunate that we were not able to meet the oyster farmers or watch the process, but Joac did his best to explain the process to us.
I would highly recommend this tour.
LourdesJ_L, Oct 2025
Sinatra, the mystical city of Portugal
Sinatra was exactly how I dreamed Portugal to be. The sights were beyond beautiful! This was our last day to have an excursion and, how i wish I'd known about this town sooner! Andre, our guide, was so knowledgeable and was such a gentleman to all the ladies that he would make his mama proud! It was great to see what Portugal was at one point in time. I pray the country can keep it's heritage alive. Thank you, Andre, for a great experience.
lkeekee, Sep 2025
Wonderful
Expect to be wowed! Wear comfortable shoes, take a hat and sunglasses. Take a light jacket or sweater. The temperatures change from one area to another.
Pedro, the guide is fantastic. He speaks perfect English and showing you his homeland is his passion.
Tanya_S, Aug 2025
Desfrutando a boa vida
Beautiful location with delicious wine, lovely views and a pool to cool you off. We spent the afternoon enjoying wine, the reds especially, tapas and swimming. The tour of the winery was informative and we learned new facts. The kids were treated to homemade pastries, ice cream and juice which made the experience special for them.
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